When a tall, dark-haired, "drop-dead—gorgeous" new doctor strides through the doors of Strathlochan Hospital, pulses start racing—especially Dr. Annie Webster's! Five years ago she and Nathan Shepherd broke up, and she's never gotten over it. Though they have very different recollections of their breakup, whatever the tensions between them, neither can deny the smoldering passion they still share. It's clear to Nathan they have unfinished business, and this time he's not leaving without answers...or his woman!

Nicknamed "the ice maiden," Francesca Scott has kept men at arm's length—ever since bad-boy Luke Devlin walked out of her life.Tarnished by the reputation of his family, Luke left Strathlochan for a fresh start. Now a surgeon, he's back and determined to put his rebellious past behind him.But a chance meeting with Francesca sparks old feelings, and Luke realizes this beautiful woman is the best thing that ever happened to him. Now more than anything else, Luke is determined to make Francesca his bride once and for all!